Mechanical Engineer Lifts
BAE Systems
Portsmouth, Hampshire, South East, PO1
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer – Lifts br br Considering making an application for this job Check all the details in this job description, and then click on Apply. br Location: Portsmouth. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role br Salary: Up to £44,300 commensurate on skills and experience br What you’ll be doing: br Conduct thorough examinations, maintenance, commissioning, and defect diagnosis of lifts, lifting appliances and associated systems br Operate safe systems of work that comply with the company SHE procedures at all times br Apply your knowledge, skills, and experience in order to resolve issues and faults associated with the operation and performance of systems br Work with technical autonomy and provide advice and guidance to other technical staff br Provide mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced engineers br Be able to engage with customers and authorities in writing, by telephone or face to face to discuss technical issues and problems br Support the wider Teams in their activities to maintain utilisation and produce technical detailed reports br Your skills and experiences: br Thorough examinations, maintenance, commissioning, and defect diagnosis of Marine Lifts and lifting appliances br Technical knowledge and broad experience of Mechanical Systems, specifically lifting appliances and lifts, their maintenance, relevant legislation, and inspection requirements br Demonstrable experience of maintenance and inspection of Marine Lift Systems and a keenness to keep abreast of technological initiatives and updates br Able to carry out scheduled maintenance, thorough examinations, setting to work, fault diagnosis and defect rectification br Qualified to NVQ level 3 & 4 to support inspection and maintenance activities br Benefits: br You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. br The Test and Commissioning Team: br Responsible for the inspection and maintenance of lifts and lifting appliances on board Royal Navy Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) Aircraft Carriers, Type 45 (T45) Destroyers, Type 23 (T23) Frigates, HUNT class and any contracted tasking, ensuring work is to agreed standards and delivered in the most economical, logical and professional way. br The Flexible Working Statement: br As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home. br Why BAE Systems? br This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. br We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. br Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. br All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. br Closing Date: 6th May 2025 br We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. br #LI-AL1 #LI-Hybrid